# Bill Skarsgård on X-Men and DC's John Constantine

> Bill Skarsgård says he won't play Charles Xavier in X-Men but wants to star as John Constantine in DC's superhero film.
- Title: Bill Skarsgård on X-Men and DC's John Constantine · SlashFilm
- Summary: Bill Skarsgård says he won't play Charles Xavier in X-Men but wants to star as John Constantine in DC's superhero film.
- Keywords: bill skarsgård, x men, dc comics, john constantine, marvel studios, avengers doomsday, thunderbolts, chris abbott, happy sad confused podcast, francis galluppi, evil dead wrath, sam raimi
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2308412/bill-skarsgard-x-men-casting-rumors-dc-comics-role-john-constantine
- Author: Joe Roberts
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:53:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bill skarsgård, x men, dc comics, john constantine, marvel studios, avengers doomsday, thunderbolts, chris abbott, happy sad confused podcast, francis galluppi, evil dead wrath, sam raimi
## X-Men casting rumors
Bill Skarsgård was reportedly in contention for Charles Xavier in Marvel's X-Men reboot but now says he won't play the role.

> I didn't read any scripts. It's Jake [Schreier], right?
## DC's John Constantine interest
Skarsgård expressed interest in playing John Constantine for DC Comics, saying it would blend visual horror and superhero elements.

> I thought Constantine was cool. I had an idea that Andy Muschietti and I could do Constantine.
## Constantine film development
DC Studios is developing a new John Constantine movie with writer Francis Galluppi, who previously worked on The Last Stop in Yuma County.
## Constantine character background
John Constantine first appeared in 1985's The Saga of the Swamp Thing #37 as a British detective and exorcist known for cynicism and helping those in need.
## Skarsgård's potential role
Skarsgård's idea of teaming with director Andy Muschietti could work for a conflicted anti-hero with supernatural elements.
## Key takeaway

Bill Skarsgård confirmed he won't join Marvel's X-Men reboot but expressed interest in playing John Constantine for DC Comics.